The first major addition has arrived in "Apex Legends," the wildly popular new Battle Royale game.
The "Wild Frontier" expansion includes the first new character, Octane, and the game's first Battle Pass — a massive set of unlockable items tied to your level.
At $9.50, the Battle Pass is an inexpensive way to add a lot more content to an already-excellent game...especially since "Apex Legends" itself is a free download.
The first major content update to "Apex Legends" arrived this week, and i... Tags: Microsoft, Trends, Sony, Battle pass, Apex Legends

If you clear the cache on your Android phone periodically, you could help eliminate performance issues on the device.
Your Android phone's cache comprises stores of small bits of information that your apps and web browser use to speed up performance.
But cached files can become corrupted or overloaded and cause performance issues.
Cache needn't be constantly cleared, but a periodic clean out can be helpful.
Your apps and web browser store bits of information to speed up your experience usi... Tags: Trends, Samsung Galaxy, Watch Google, Google Pixel, Tap Internal Storage

Apple may be exploring ways to make Apple Watch bands a little more useful. A new patent has been filed by Apple that suggests Apple Watch bands could eventually have indicators for things like fitness goals.
The post Apple patent suggests Apple Watch bands could have built-in fitness indicators appeared first on Digital Trends. Tags: Apple, Mobile, Wearables, News, Trends, Apple Watch, Patent

AMD's graphics-processing unit was chosen to run Google's new streaming-video-game platform.
The presence of AMD CEO Lisa Su at Tuesday's developer's conference could be a sign the two companies will work more closely in the future.
Watch AMD trade live.
AMD was the biggest winner on Tuesday, spiking 12%, after Google unveiled Stadia, its plan to upend the video-game industry.
At its developers' conference on Tuesday, Google formally announced it would use AMD's graphics-processing units for... Tags: Google, Trends, Intel, Sony, Nintendo, Amd, Gpu, Lisa Su, Ihor Dusaniwsky, S3 Partners, AMD Epyc, Mark Lapacis

AMD shares on Thursday spiked to their best level in over five months.
They have gained about 20% since Google on Tuesday said it would use the chipmaker's graphics processing units for its new streaming-video-game service.
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AMD shares on Thursday soared over 8% to their best level in more than five months as traders continued to pile in following Tuesday's announcement that Google would be using the chipmaker's graphics processing units for its streaming-video-game ser... Tags: Google, Trends, Intel, Amd, Gpu, Lisa Su, Ihor Dusaniwsky, S3 Partners, Markets Insider, Dusaniwsky, AMD Epyc, Mark Lapacis

MacOS Mojave, the latest Mac operating system from Apple, is now available.
Mojave is filled with goodies that make using your computer easier, more fun, and more efficient.
MacOS Mojave is now available.
Apple unveiled the newest version of the Mac operating system at 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last June, but finally released it to the public in September.
MacOS Mojave is a free update to Mac users, and it's a pretty big upgrade. Not only will it help you stay organized and ... Tags: Apple, Trends, Mac App Store, Wwdc, Mojave, Mac App Store Apple

Troubled subscription-based movie service MoviePass is making headlines on a daily basis lately, and not in a good way. Here's a timeline of events for the company once described as Netflix for movie theaters.
The post From great deal to blazing dumpster fire: A MoviePass timeline appeared first on Digital Trends. Tags: Business, News, Amc, Trends, Netflix, Moviepass, Movies & TV

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Best Buy is discounting a range of products for its 3 Day Tax Day Sale, including the iPhone XS and XS Max, a few MacBook Pro laptops, a Toshiba TV, and more.
If you're in the market for a new tech product, it's well-worth looking th... Tags: Apple, Amazon, Trends, Best Buy, Sprint, Toshiba, Macbook Pro, Alexa, Insider Inc, Toshiba TV

The VW Golf R is a performance hatchback that adds premium touches and tech to the VW Golf GTI.
The Golf R is a bit expensive, but it's a versatile vehicle that's bliss to drive.
The best part is that a driver can access all the power the Golf R's 288-horsepower engine puts out. This is an ideal daily commuter for a grownup who still wants to enjoy the occasional track day — or just likes to carve up winding roads.
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R might be the most fun I've had behind the wheel thu... Tags: Facebook, US, Los Angeles, Trends, Vw, Volkswagen, City Of Angels, Lax, VW Golf R, VW Golf, Lapiz Blue Metallic, Titan Black

All of Time Warner's top executives have left the company since AT&T bought it last year.
They include HBO's Richard Plepler, who unexpectedly resigned last month, and Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara, who stepped down this week following a report that alleged he had a sexual relationship with an actress and promised to help her get roles.
After AT&T bought Time Warner last year for a massive $85 billion — taking control of Time Warner's many assets including Warner Bros. and HBO in a deal t... Tags: Verizon, Hbo, Hollywood, Time Warner, Time Warner Cable, Trends, Fox, Netflix, Aol, Cbs, Warner Bros, Emmy, Cartoon Network, Paramount, Justice Department, Turner

Moonrise Capital has raised $105.7 million toward a China-focused venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
The fund – Moonrise China Partners I – has a target of $125 million. Twenty-seven LPs contributed capital
The firm was founded by Donald Pascal, formerly CEO of Commonfund Capital.
The filing is available here.
Tags: China, Trends, SEC, Funds, Moonrise Capital, Moonrise China Partners, Donald Pascal

Whether you're looking to replace your laptop with a tablet or merely want to increase your typing speed, a physical iPad keyboard is the perfect companion to the iPad. Check out our top picks for every available iPad model.
The post The best iPad keyboard cases for every iPad appeared first on Digital Trends. Tags: Apple, Ipad, Mobile, Bluetooth, Keyboards, Trends, Computing, Buying Guides

Apex Legends' newest legend Octane ran so fast in the Titanfall 2 gauntlet that he blew off his legs. Now dropping into Kings Canyon with prosthetics, Octane's ability set is still centered around speed. Here's how to play as Octane.
The post Apex Legends Octane guide: How to play, abilities, and lore appeared first on Digital Trends. Tags: Gaming, Trends, EA, How-to, Respawn Entertainment, Titanfall, Apex Legends, Apex Legends Guides

In a shot at big cable companies, T-Mobile is launching a new pilot program to bring an unlimited wireless LTE home internet service to up to 50,000 homes across the United States by the end of 2019.
The post T-Mobile goes after big cable companies, pilots wireless home internet service appeared first on Digital Trends. Tags: Mobile, News, Trends, United States, T Mobile, Computing, Wireless Internet

Innovation is not just found at big tech companies operating out of California's Silicon Valley.
WalletHub recently compiled a ranking of the most innovative and least innovative states in the U.S., based on numerous metrics of human capital and innovation environment.
These are the top 10 most innovative states, ranked out of 51 spots to include D.C.
The U.S. is often credited as one of the most innovative countries in the world, but that doesn't mean its innovation and technological pursuit... Tags: Utah, New York, California, San Francisco, Trends, District Of Columbia, Delaware, WalletHub, Silicon Valley WalletHub, Oregon WalletHub

More than a dozen current and former pilots who fly for Amazon Air told Business Insider about a culture of overwork and underpay at their employers, which contract air services to Amazon.
ABX, ATI, and Atlas pilots, who fly your Amazon Prime packages, all make considerably less than pilots at other cargo airlines, including FedEx and UPS.
"Amazon is doing everything possible to keep their shipping expense low because it's ballooning," one analyst told Business Insider.
The pilots who ... Tags: Amazon, US, Trends, Walmart, Amazon Prime, UPS, Atlas, Boeing, Fedex, Ati, Abx, Mercedes Benz, ATSG, AMZN, Alpa, National Mediation Board